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 4thQuarter News & Events: October - December 2007

October

Coat Drive: Donations of clean men and women's career clothing and coats (including children's sizes) can be brought to the Open Hearts Bin in the Gym alcove during the week of October 6-14 or to the Urban table on Sunday 10/14. Donations will be given to the needy through the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Victory Outreach, and L.I.F.T. Volunteers are needed on Sunday 10/14 to sort and pack clothing. Drivers are also needed to deliver the clothing to Detroit. Contact Patti at 248-651-2616 or at pjacques@wideopenwest.com.

Urban Tour: On Sunday, October 28, from 12:30-4:00 up to 32 people will board the Damascus Student Ministry bus for a tour of ministries in Detroit. We will visit ministries that Faith is actively involved in supporting. The tour will include two ministries that are a part of Lutheran City Ministries-Family of God and Nazareth Lutheran Church. We'll also visit two ministries that are a part of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries-Oasis and Genesis House II. On this tour you will hear what these ministries are doing and how we can help. Pack a brown bag lunch or order one for $5 when you reserve your spot by contacting Patti at 248-651-2616 or at pjacques@wideopenwest.com.

"Do Ya Wanna Dance?: A Benefit for Lutheran City Ministries: Learn to dance the Rumba with Faith's own certified dance instructor, Pat Clapham. The 3 week series of lessons will be held on October 25, November 1 & November 8 from 7:00pm-8:00pm. We will be accepting a $25/person donation for the three lessons. You'll learn to dance the Rumba like a pro and at the same time 100% of your donation will be used to support our Lutheran brothers and sisters at Nazareth Lutheran Church through Lutheran City Ministries in Detroit. Nazareth is a congregation of 25 members that is struggling to keep it's doors open. This church is a source of light and hope in it's neighborhood. Located at Grand River and Vicksburg, Nazareth is home to Higher Praise Dance Academy. This academy brings children into a safe environment where they learn to worship God while they learn to dance. It also hosts a weekly neighborhood outreach event. In addition, this church runs a weekly food pantry that is dependant upon donations from the Lutheran community in order to be open each week. Call Jo Zamzow at 248-340-0861 to register for Rumba lessons. Bring a partner and plan to wear smooth leather sole shoes with little or no heel.

November

Gifts for All God's Children": Beginning November 3 & 4 we will be handing out the names of needy children. These children will receive Christmas gifts from sponsoring families at Faith. Your help is needed one or more Saturdays or Sundays in November to hand out the names. Contact Joanne Newberry at 248-723-1882 to volunteer.

December

"Gifts for All God's Children" Weekend of December 1 & 2: Our congregation will be bringing to church the gifts they have purchased for needy children in Detroit and Highland Park. Following services on that Sunday, many volunteers will be needed to check in, sort, trouble-shoot and store the large number of gifts that will be brought in.

  • To help with check-in on Sunday (12/2 during services): contact Carol at 586-977-1643 or at ctownsend@aptnet.com.

  • To help with sorting, trouble shooting, or storing the gifts (after services on 12/2) meet in Room 16 for a pizza lunch at 12:30pm. You will be given instructions and a job to do. Bring the whole family. Volunteering can be fun! RSVP to Rob Higgins at 248-689-4713, x282 or email rhiggins@faithtroy.org.


Detroit Rescue Mission Party: Saturday December 8 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Donald F. Devos Ministry Center on Woodward in Highland Park. This party is our opportunity to show the love of Christ one on one to some of the children receiving gifts through "Gifts For All God's Children". Volunteers are needed to help with the following: Party Planning, Crafts, Food, Photography (We need someone with a digital camera and a docking printer to take and print portraits at the party.), and many hands are needed to hand out gifts! Contact Jo Zamzow at 248-340-0861 to volunteer.

Year Around Ministry

Open Hearts: Bin is located in the Gym alcove and is available for year round donations of the following items:

  • Bibles
  • Towels & Washcloths
  • Socks & Underwear
  • Hygiene Items Diapers
  • Women's Sanitary Items
  • Yarn--Leave your leftover yarn in the "Open Hearts" bin and we will make it into hats and scarves for the needy. Knitters are also needed. Contact Carol at 586-977-1643 or ctownsend@aptnet.com if you are interested in knitting.

Family of God: A store front ministry to needy and homeless people in Detroit. Faith supports this ministry by providing one home cooked meal to feed 50-60 people each week. To volunteer to cook food or drive food to Detroit, contact Carol Townsend at 586-977-1643 or at ctownsend@aptnet.com.

 

Tony Boos
Associate Pastor
Director of Missions
248.689.4713 x202
contactfaithtroy.org